Check out photos from throughout the valley and bloom numbers as observed on Sunday 2/16/20
Photos By: Ben Goudie, Christine Ivory, Ernie Reichmuth, and Mel Machado
Nonpariel and Fritz near Gustine
Nonpareil and Sonora near Madera
Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation in Eastern Stanislaus County
Independence Branch in Modesto
Bee in Nonpareil in Sutter
Northern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature:68°F
Low Temperature:43°F
Wind:4 MPH
Rain:None
Sky Conditions:Clear
Bee Activity:6.5 Hours of Very Good Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | 2% | 23% | 40% | 35% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | 3% | 46% | 30% | 21% | % | % | % |
| California | % | 13% | 51% | 19% | 17% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | % | 30% | 51% | 12% | 7% | % | % | % |
| Peerless | % | % | 35% | 40% | 25% | % | % | % |
| Monterey | % | 27% | 50% | 15% | 8% | % | % | % |
| Butte | % | 51% | 48% | 1% | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | % | 55% | 45% | % | % | % | % | % |
Central Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 68°F
Low Temperature: 43°F
Wind: 4 MPH
Rain: None
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 7.5 Hours of Excellent Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | 1% | 16% | 31% | 52% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | % | 5% | 48% | 28% | 19% | % | % | % |
| California | % | 9% | 47% | 27% | 17% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | % | 23% | 54% | 16% | 7% | % | % | % |
| Monterey | % | 24% | 50% | 16% | 10% | % | % | % |
| Butte | 7% | 35% | 51% | 7% | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | 19% | 40% | 39% | 2% | % | % | % | % |
Southern Conditions and Bloom Status
High Temperature: 72°F
Low Temperature: 43°F
Wind: 3 MPH
Rain: None
Sky Conditions: Clear
Bee Activity: 8 Hours of Excellent Activity
Current weather at the National Weather Service
| Variety | Dormant | Green Tip | Pink Bud | Popcorn | Bloom | Petal Fall | Jacket | Out Of Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | % | 6% | 61% | 13% | 20% | % | % | % |
| Nonpareil | 4% | 50% | 41% | 3% | 2% | % | % | % |
| California | 3% | 20% | 65% | 8% | 4% | % | % | % |
| Carmel | 4% | 62% | 34% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Monterey | 3% | 55% | 34% | 7% | 1% | % | % | % |
| Butte | 14% | 60% | 26% | % | % | % | % | % |
| Padre | 33% | 64% | 3% | % | % | % | % | % |